The Independent

As a true fashionista knows, looking the part is about more than the clothes. Channel the Italian spirit with these tips from Italian image
consultant,Nicoletta Adda:

"Italians swear by “la bella figura” i.e. looking and acting the part! Always dress for the occasion, whether it is going shopping or toAscot. To add swagger
always greet with two kisses and never have cappuccino after a meal!

Grooming and individuality are like oxygen to Italians: clothes and accessories must be in tiptop shape, well co-ordinated and with a personal touch. Know your
fabrics too: linen is strictly for summer and woollen coats are only for winter!

Excesses are not elegant: Italians do not eat or drink too much, they enjoy food and wine in moderation. It is their recipe for good health and a youthful look:
with a healthy mind and a healthy body, clothes can never look “ill”-fitting. "

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Personal styling tips from Nicoletta Adda on how to look and feel confident in the Wellbeing Escapes Guide:

Oxford Today Magazine

"When I was 20 changing my look was never an issue. One day short haired and punky, all leather pants and smoky eyes, and the next floaty dresses, flats and flowing hair. My style
changed effortlessly, fuelled by confidence and youth.

These days, however, it is not as easy. The amount of times when I have toyed with that “must-have” buy and either regretted the purchase or regretted not purchasing it are endless and the
reason for that is simple: I have forgotten just who I am.

Yes I can be guided by what’s in the magazines, on the runways and in the stores but I do believe that all of us as we approach forty, fifty or sixty will need a bit of style
injection.

Consequently when asked to work with three amazing women to give Oxfordshire some style tips, hints and individual guidance on how to get the best from themselves using make up, clothes and
accessories we jumped at the chance.

Let’s face it, if it is good enough for Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz it is certainly good enough for me.

So why not come along and join us?

We have places available for a wonderful afternoon tea at MalOxford in the company of celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole, stylist to the stars Nicoletta Adda and accessory and jewellery
guru Louisa Maybury.

All this is co-ordinated by event impresario and ex-Olympian Dame Emma-Jane Brown who has made it her mission to make every occasion unforgettable and with a resume including evenings for
Sylvester Stallone and John Travolta, she seems to be doing the righ thing.

They will be showing us how, why and what to do to achieve that effortless look of style and polish.

What could be better than tea in high heels - especially accompanied by a specially mixed “Crime of Passion cocktail”? Nothing, in my eyes.